How to sign up for a Google developer account
In order to publish your app to the Google Play market, you need to set up your own Google Developer account. This is also important so you can make updates or changes in your app once it’s already published in the Playstore.
Important Reminder:
Google Play charges a $25 (approx. £17) one-time developer fee.
To create this account, you'll need: (More information is here on what you will need)
1. A D-U-N-S number for your organisation
Provided by Dun & Bradstreet, a D-U-N-S number is a unique nine-digit number that is used globally to identify businesses. Google uses your D-U-N-S number to verify your organization. You'll need to verify the information that Google gets from Dun & Bradstreet by providing an official business document.
What is a D-U-N-S number and how can I get one?
Assigned to organizations by Dun & Bradstreet, a D-U-N-S number is a unique nine-digit identifier that is widely used to verify businesses. Organizations can use Dun & Bradstreet to see if they already have a D-U-N-S number, or request one for free. Many organizations already have a D-U-N-S number as part of doing business. You should check whether your organization has one before applying for a new one. You can do this by searching the official Dun and Bradstreet website. You can learn more about D-U-N-S numbers by expanding the sections below.
Large organizations may have multiple D-U-N-S numbers for the different entities that make up the organization, so you must make sure that the one that you use to create your developer account contains the organization details that you’d like to be associated with your developer account.
If you do not have a D-U-N-S number then you can apply for one from Dun and Bradstreet. This process can take up to 30 days so you should plan ahead. You will not be able to create a developer account for an organization without one.
What if I can't get a D-U-N-S number?
If you’re in one of the regions that Dun and Bradstreet does not support, then you can apply to our support team for an alternative way to verify your organization.
Only organizations that are unable to obtain a D-U-N-S number will be given the option to onboard using an alternative method. Requests containing incomplete answers will not be considered. We will not accommodate any exemptions or provide extensions for any organization accounts that fail to provide a D-U-N-S number; you should prepare for this requirement before creating your developer account.
Tip: If you need to onboard without a D-U-N-S number, contact support before you create your Google Play developer account
2. A contact phone numer & email address for Google Play Users
These will be shown on Google Play so that users can contact you. You'll need to verify them by receiving a code. Learn more about developer verifications
3. A contact phone number & email for Google
These will only be used by Google to contact you if we need to, and won't be shown on Google Play. You'll need to verify them by receiving a code.
4. A form of payment
To pay the one-time USD 25 registration fee
1. Visit Google Play Console
https://play.google.com/console to create your Google Developer Account. Click on "Go to Play Console" on the top right.
2. Sign in
Use an existing Google account or click "Create an account". Turning on 2-step verification is mandatory.
3. Choose an organization
Click “Get Started” underneath an organization.
4. Fill up the form with your information
(About you / Developer account / Apps sections)
5. Click on the boxes to agree with Google Play’s Terms and Conditions.
Click on “Create account and Pay".
Enter your payment information and complete your registration.
Important Reminder:
Google Play charges a $25 (approx. £17) one-time developer fee.
**What you'll need to create a developer account for an organization**
To create this account, you'll need: (More information is here on what you will need)
1. A D-U-N-S number for your organisation
Provided by Dun & Bradstreet, a D-U-N-S number is a unique nine-digit number that is used globally to identify businesses. Google uses your D-U-N-S number to verify your organization. You'll need to verify the information that Google gets from Dun & Bradstreet by providing an official business document.
What is a D-U-N-S number and how can I get one?
Assigned to organizations by Dun & Bradstreet, a D-U-N-S number is a unique nine-digit identifier that is widely used to verify businesses. Organizations can use Dun & Bradstreet to see if they already have a D-U-N-S number, or request one for free. Many organizations already have a D-U-N-S number as part of doing business. You should check whether your organization has one before applying for a new one. You can do this by searching the official Dun and Bradstreet website. You can learn more about D-U-N-S numbers by expanding the sections below.
Large organizations may have multiple D-U-N-S numbers for the different entities that make up the organization, so you must make sure that the one that you use to create your developer account contains the organization details that you’d like to be associated with your developer account.
If you do not have a D-U-N-S number then you can apply for one from Dun and Bradstreet. This process can take up to 30 days so you should plan ahead. You will not be able to create a developer account for an organization without one.
What if I can't get a D-U-N-S number?
If you’re in one of the regions that Dun and Bradstreet does not support, then you can apply to our support team for an alternative way to verify your organization.
Only organizations that are unable to obtain a D-U-N-S number will be given the option to onboard using an alternative method. Requests containing incomplete answers will not be considered. We will not accommodate any exemptions or provide extensions for any organization accounts that fail to provide a D-U-N-S number; you should prepare for this requirement before creating your developer account.
Tip: If you need to onboard without a D-U-N-S number, contact support before you create your Google Play developer account
2. A contact phone numer & email address for Google Play Users
These will be shown on Google Play so that users can contact you. You'll need to verify them by receiving a code. Learn more about developer verifications
3. A contact phone number & email for Google
These will only be used by Google to contact you if we need to, and won't be shown on Google Play. You'll need to verify them by receiving a code.
4. A form of payment
To pay the one-time USD 25 registration fee
**To create a Google Developer Account, follow the below steps below**
1. Visit Google Play Console
https://play.google.com/console to create your Google Developer Account. Click on "Go to Play Console" on the top right.
2. Sign in
Use an existing Google account or click "Create an account". Turning on 2-step verification is mandatory.
3. Choose an organization
Click “Get Started” underneath an organization.
4. Fill up the form with your information
(About you / Developer account / Apps sections)
5. Click on the boxes to agree with Google Play’s Terms and Conditions.
Click on “Create account and Pay".
Enter your payment information and complete your registration.
Updated on: 17/01/2024
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